November 14th Guest Speaker!

GOAdFed presents Multicultural Marketing Luncheon with Creative Talent Pedro Pérez

OCALA, FL – Greater Ocala Advertising Federation (GOAdFed) is excited to present their November guest speaker, Pedro Luis Pérez, creator and co-owner behind the Award-Winning Nuevo Advertising Group located in Sarasota.

Nuevo Advertising Group (NAG) connects businesses with the Hispanic market at local, national and international levels. A few of NAG’s 30-some clients include Exxon Mobil, Sony Music, AAA Auto Club, Bealls Department, Sarasota Herald Tribune, and the United Way.

Pérez was Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s 2005 Minority Entrepreneurial Excellence award recipient. NAG received the Chamber’s Minority Business of the Year for 2006 and 2007, and was titled one of Florida Trend Magazine’s Innovators for 2007.

“Understanding the Hispanic market is important to get the most of your ROI. Education and marketing will help you and your business to better communicate,” says Pérez, who will touch on these and other topics at the luncheon. He will provide links and resources for moving forward with your Hispanic programs. “We’re honored to present Ocala with one of Florida’s shining stars in the Marketing industry today. It will be an amazing educational opportunity for anyone who attends,” states Jessica Miller, President for GOAdFed.

The public is welcome to attend. Reservations are required. Join GOAdFed on Wednesday, November 14th at 11:45 for a delicious lunch catered by Primary Oven at Brick City Center for the Arts (Marion Cultural Alliance)
23 SW Broadway St (behind Reno’s in Ocala)
Members-$15, Non-Members $18

RSVP to GOAdFed@gmail.com, or call Jessi Miller at 352-286-8249.

Media should call Adriana Rosas 325-239-2415 to schedule Mr. Pérez for an interview.

GOAdFed Welcomes New Chair of Communications

OCALA, FL – Greater Ocala Advertising Federation is excited to announce their new communications officer. Adriana Rosas has joined GOAdFed as the Chair of Communications. Rosas brings 15 years in public relations to the already outstanding GOAdFed leadership table.

Rosas has a bachelor of arts from the University of Wisconsin in film and video production, and holds a master of arts in organizational management with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Phoenix – San Francisco.

Her communications firm, Purple Cow Communications serves Ocala’s entrepreneurial community. “It’s my desire with the experienced that I’ve gathered over the years in corporate communications, that I can now share the secrets to business success with Ocala’s young entrepreneurs. Many times, CEOs and COOs take these secrets to their grave. Unless you’re a friend or an intern of Mr. Warren Buffett,” laughs Rosas.

The Ocala branch of the organization follows the national objective and the mission of AAF through advocacy and protection of advertising interest. Rosas’ role will be to communicate and serve the local chapter through community awareness and business initiatives that strengthen GOAdFed’s presence. “I’m so happy that Adriana has selected Ocala as her home to start her business; we can really use her insight on the Board,” says Jessica Miller, President for GOAdFed.

Multicultural Marketing - rescheduled!

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Pedro Luis Pérez will be speaking on multicultural awareness, education and marketing.

“Understanding the Hispanic market is important to get the most of your ROI. Education and marketing will help you and your business to better communicate,” says Perez, who will touch on these and other topics at our luncheon. Perez will also provide links and resources for moving forward with your Hispanic programs.

With over 13 years of experience, Pedro is currently the Vice President of Nuevo Advertising Group, Inc. Hispanic Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Agency, focused on connecting businesses with the Hispanic market at the local, national and international levels. Pedro also owns Merging Point Design, Inc. – a technology and web site company.

Join us on Wednesday, November 14th at 11:45 for a delicious lunch from Primary Oven and an educational presentation at
Brick City Center for the Arts (Marion Cultural Alliance)
23 SW Broadway St (just off the square behind Reno’s), Ocala FL
Members-$15, Non-Members $18

Please RSVP to GOAdFed@gmail.com or call Jessi Miller at 352-286-8249.

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23 SW Broadway St (just off the square behind Reno's), Ocala FL
Members $15, Non-members $18

Please RSVP by Tuesday October 16th to GOAdFed@gmail.com or call Jessi Miller at 352-286-8249.